Greer's OC | The latest in Orange County fashion, dining, and trends.

Honor and Celebration: Veterans Day at the Queen Mary

By Greer Wylder

November 06, 2024

This Veterans Day, the iconic Queen Mary in Long Beach will honor the nation's heroes with a day of celebration dedicated exclusively to veterans, active-duty military personnel, and their families, offering free admission on Monday, November 11, from 10 AM to 6 PM. The ship will host special programming and family-friendly activities to commemorate and celebrate their service.Attendees can enjoy exclusive meet-and-greets with the ship’s Captain and officers, craft letters for active troops, participate in arts and crafts, and listen to inspiring stories from fellow veterans. The day’s patriotic activities will include Game Time with the USO Girls, along with…

Sour Fest ‘24 at Lido Bottle Works | November 6-13, 2024

By Greer Wylder

November 04, 2024

Celebrate the return of Sour Fest at Lido Bottle Works, where American sour beers take center stage! Running from November 6th to 13th, from 4 p.m. until close each night, this festival showcases a curated selection of sour brews crafted by some of the top breweries.Featured breweries include:Bottle Logic Brewing (Anaheim)Beachwood Blendery (Long Beach)Great Notion Brewing (Portland, OR)For sour lovers, beer flights and 4-pack to-go deals are available, featuring an exciting lineup of cans from breweries like Bottle Logic, Bruery Terreux, Almanac, and Barrel & Stave.Special Bites for the Occasion Executive Chef Joel Gutierrez has prepared a unique dish just…

California Wine Festival Returns to Huntington Beach

By Greer Wylder

November 04, 2024

Join the California Wine Festival, Southern California’s premier wine event, for two days of oceanfront tastings on November 8 and 9 at the Paséa Hotel & Spa. Attendees will sample wines from across California, paired with delicious offerings from top Orange County restaurants, all set against the backdrop of stunning coastal views.The event kicks off Friday evening with a Sunset Rare & Reserve Tasting, featuring hard-to-find award-winning wines and exquisite appetizers from local favorites like Duke’s Huntington Beach and Bluegold. A silent auction will also take place, with proceeds benefiting the Golden Rule Charity, supporting hospitality workers in need.On Saturday,…

Sixth Annual Coast Film & Music Festival November 9-17

By Greer Wylder

November 04, 2024

The Coast Film & Music Festival (CFMF) has announced its 2024 lineup, featuring 15 feature films and 53 shorts, categorized thematically. The festival will run from November 9 to 17 across four venues in Laguna Beach: Rivian South Coast Theater, Festival of Arts and Pageant of the Masters, Laguna Beach Cultural Arts Center, and Hobie Surf Shop Laguna Beach. Opening Night will present "Porcelain War," an award-winning documentary by Brendan Bellomo and Slava Leontyev, accompanied by a live performance from Ukrainian pianist Leyena Antonyicq. The film explores the experiences of Ukrainian artists who remain in their homeland amidst conflict, balancing their…

Comedy for a Cause: Bryan Callen Leads Non-Profit Event for Medically Fragile Children

By Greer Wylder

November 04, 2024

The Gray Academy Orange County and The Charlotte & Gwenyth Gray Foundation to Cure Batten Disease welcome the Orange County community and supporters across Southern California to "Comedy for a Cause," a special event featuring comedian Bryan Callen. Join the fun on November 17 at the Irvine Improv, with doors opening at 12:00 PM and the 21+ show starting at 1:00 PM. Tickets are on sale now at improv.com/irvine.This is the second annual holiday kick-off fundraiser supporting children with complex medical needs, including rare neurological disorders. The inaugural event in December 2022, headlined by David Foster and Katharine McPhee at the…